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Old 21st May 2019, 06:21
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Originally Posted by Alex Whittingham
I agree with BEagle, those who live in grey boats are notorious for firing at anything they deem a threat. One is reminded of the Falklands conflict where HMS Bristol reported firing sea darts at a 'high flying Lear Jet' which was actually a British AAR formation heading for the Falklands, all squawking correctly... all notified.. but still they fired.
Normally takes only one decent hit to send the ship and its entire compliment to the bottom. Naturally they are a bit nervous
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